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Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM)

United Utilities Water Limited

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is seeking suppliers for its Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) programme. This procurement aims to enhance water and wastewater services in accordance with environmental regulations, and is valued at £159,000,000 gross. The procurement falls under the industry category of "services" with additional procurement categories such as "goods" and is specifically classified under "utilities." Located in Warrington, UK, the project entails monitoring water quality in UU's network, fitting within the procurement stage of tender, with a tender period ending on 29 January 2027. The flexible competitive procurement method involves a multi-staged approach including trial and negotiation phases before the award scheduled by 22 March 2027. Interested bidders should note the electronic submission policy and ensure submissions by February 27, 2026, for preliminary enquiries.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telemetry, data integration, and environmental monitoring, as well as those offering installation and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in system integration, data analytics, and regulatory compliance in the utilities sector will find this contract particularly advantageous. SMEs are encouraged to participate, promising a diverse range of contributions from technology solutions to infrastructure arrangements. With the potential for an up to ten-year engagement upon renewal, the awarded supplier is expected to play a key role in ecological monitoring aims, offering substantial business growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM)

Notice Description

At United Utilities, it is our commitment to supply great water to homes and businesses, removing and treating wastewater behind the scenes. We are developing our infrastructure in response to climate, population and lifestyle changes so we can deliver a service customers can rely on now and in the future. Section 82 mandates the continuous monitoring of water quality upstream and downstream of storm overflows and wastewater treatment assets, with the objective of improving transparency, compliance, and environmental outcomes. The CWQM programme is a major transformation initiative requiring significant investment in technology, installation capability, ecological and hydrological planning, and real-time data assurance. United Utilities requires a Supplier capable of delivering a robust monitoring solution that integrates with UU's existing telemetry, data platforms, operational processes, and regulatory reporting frameworks, ensuring accurate monitoring and near-real-time data availability. United Utilities are looking to procure the end-to-end delivery, operation, and assurance of Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) across United Utilities' (UU's) waste water network, in accordance with the requirements of Section 82 of the Environment Act and the CWQM Interim Technical Standard, as updated from time to time. Under the Agreement, a CWQM Supplier shall provide all goods, works and services, including but not limited to: * All hardware, including sondes, remote telemetry units, batteries, fixings, kiosks and other installation options; * Design & Installation process including all associated works including all associated works required to install/maintain equipment such as (but not limited to): land clearance, civils work and surveys; * Data acquisition and provision; * Maintenance and calibration; * System integration with the Company's systems; * Reporting capabilities; and * Any other goods and services required to ensure continuous, accurate, reliable, and regulatory-compliant monitoring at designated upstream and downstream locations.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 3 year initial term with extension of up to 7 years in any format.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06146f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009052-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

32441200 - Telemetry and control equipment

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

48610000 - Database systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50433000 - Calibration services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

71631440 - Flow-monitoring services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72313000 - Data capture services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72316000 - Data analysis services

72321000 - Added-value database services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,200,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£127,200,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 20275 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2027 - 4 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
United Utilities Water Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

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